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Mar 6 2017

Philadelphia's Top Restaurants And Bars For NFL Draft Media

Spots For Breakfast, Lunch & Late-Night Eats & Drinks

Alla Spina

When it comes to dining and drinking, Philly has almost too many choices, especially when it comes to NFL Draft time. Here are a few restaurants and bars recommended for members of the press who don’t have time to read reviews—or have dinner out, for that matter. The list below is organized by neighborhood, and many of the spots are good for groups.

London Grill – Local microbrews and classic cocktails at London Grill and local and sustainable wines at the adjoining Paris Wine Bar. Wi-Fi. 2301 Fairmount Avenue, (215) 978-4545, londongrill.com

SOUTH – Live jazz served alongside a wide selection of American whiskeys and fun custom beers from Evolution Brewing. Good for groups. No Wi-Fi. 600 N. Broad Street, (215) 600-0220, southrestaurant.net

Federal Donuts – Cinnamon brown sugar, strawberry lavender, tres leches and other flavored doughnuts; also some of the best fried chicken this side of Korea. More locations throughout Philly. Wi-Fi. 1632 Sansom Street, (215) 665-1101, federaldonuts.com

MIDTOWN VILLAGE/WASHINGTON SQUARE WEST (Center City, East of Broad Street)

Pizzeria Beddia – Anointed “the best pizza in America” by Bon Appétit; cash-only pizzeria making a very limited number of pies each day. No Wi-Fi. 115 E. Girard Avenue, pizzeriabeddia.wordpress.com

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On Greater Philadelphia’s official visitor website and blog, visitphilly.com and uwishunu.com, visitors can explore things to do, upcoming events, themed itineraries and hotel packages. Compelling photography and videos, interactive maps and detailed visitor information make the sites effective trip-planning tools. Along with Visit Philly social media channels, the online platforms communicate directly with consumers. Travelers can also call and stop into the Independence Visitor Center for additional information and tickets.

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